[A CA Guy]

They are stopping irresponsibility that is a threat to the culture and to all peoples.
It (illegal recreational drug use) is a dangerous act, not something a normal person would get into.

[philman_36]

It (illegal recreational drug use) is a dangerous act, not something a normal person would get into.
Well then, what dangerous acts does a "normal" person get into?

[Know your rights]

They are stopping irresponsibility that is a threat to the culture and to all peoples.

The same could have been said of Prohibition laws, which you hypocritically refuse to support.

It (illegal recreational drug use) is a dangerous act

Marijuana use is less dangerous than alcohol use; only the latter can lead to fatal overdose.